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Brainfuse HelpNow Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

Access live tutoring, writing support, study tools, and more for students of all ages. Includes college readiness, flashcards, career exploration, and collaborative study tools. Start learning today!

Get live help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with a variety of subjects for K-12 students and adults. Create a personal account to track your progress, do group work, and share documents for writing reviews.

Tutoring Topics
  • K-12 and College Academic Subjects
  • FAFSA Prep
  • Writing Lab
  • Skill building in a variety of topics: K-12 subjects, AP test prep, College,, Computers & Technology, Teacher License Exams, English Language Learning, Research & Presentation, Adult Learning, Parent Corner, El rincón de los padres, Life Skills, and Using AI Ethically and Effectively
  • Language Lab
  • Featured Services like AI Academic Integrity tutors, Live Chess tutors, and Live FAFSA help.
  • Exam and practice tests for: AP, GED, HiSET, PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, TOEIC, CLEP, THEA, TEAS, HESI, Praxis, NES, TABE, U.S. Citizenship, ASVAB
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CultureGrams Online Reference & Encyclopedias Library Card Required.

Use CultureGrams to find printable maps and information on the peoples and cultures of over 185 countries, all 50 states in the U.S., and the provinces and territories of Canada. Includes a Kids Edition and Education Coursepack with teaching activities, scavenger hunts, handouts, and more.

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

Do a career interest assessment, research industries and careers, plan your education, get expert advice, and launch your career. Explore 140 industries and thousands of careers to find your best fit. Tools available include: searches for internships, apprenticeships, and jobs; sample resumes and cover letters; and career Q&A interviews.

Fiero Code Interactive Tools & Apps Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

Learn to code. Build websites, apps, video games, animations and more through this self-guided software program full of coding tutorials and real-world projects. Programming languages include HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Scratch, and SQL.

Life Skills from World Book Discover Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

Learn the basics of living in today’s world, including dealing with bullies, budgeting, setting up a home, working, being a savvy consumer, and more. Topics are appropriate for young adults and children with parental guidance.

LinkedIn Learning Library Streaming Media Library Card Required.

Learn the skills you need through on-demand instructional video courses in education, technology, business, and creative fields. You can even use it to prepare for Microsoft credential exams! To get started, log in with your library card number and PIN; you are not required to have an existing LinkedIn profile.

This is separate from a personal LinkedIn Learning account. Please visit their FAQ for library patrons for details about data privacy, continued education units, and more.

Northstar Online Learning Interactive Tools & Apps Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

This resource requires a personal email address for full access.

Funded by the Washington State Library. Create a learner account to test your computer skills and build your understanding through self-paced, online learning. Includes technology tutorials and skills assessments.

Getting started
  • To sign up as a Northstar learner and keep track of your progress, use your name and email address to set up a learner account online.
  • To sample Northstar before creating a learner account, you can take the tests without recording your progress through the Northstar Digital Literacy page. At this time, you can also sample the following Northstar online learning topics without a learner account: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills. 
  • Want help getting started? Library staff can help you get a learner account (and an email address if you need one). Fill out this form or call: 360-906-5000, 1-888-546-2707 (area code 509), or 1-800-921-6211 (Yale Valley) during phone service hours.
Test Your Knowledge

Northstar has tests to help you see how much you already know about:

    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Internet Basics
    • Using Email
    • Windows 10 and 11
    • macOS
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Google Docs
    • Social Media
    • Information Literacy
    • Career Search Skills
    • Your Digital Footprint
    • Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
    • Accessing Telehealth Appointments
    • Cybersecurity Basics

*You can learn more about these topics through Northstar's self-paced learning modules.

If you would like to earn a certificate for a test that you've passed in your learner account, there are sites that proctor Northstar assessments. Check the map for locations offering assessment certificates, marked with orange pins.

Peterson’s Career & Test Prep eBooks & eAudiobooks Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

This resource requires a personal email address for full access.

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, find tuition assistance, and explore and prepare for careers. Create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.

World Book Discover Reference & Encyclopedias Tutorials & Guides Library Card Required.

Find foundational encyclopedia articles and multimedia on a variety of subjects, science fair projects, biographies, correlations to curriculum standards, 21st century research guides, and much more for high school students, reluctant readers, ELL, ESL, and adult literacy students.  

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